SpeedingUptoStop
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Batman: Arkham Asylum |OT| Steroids 'n Counters
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ShockingAlberto
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They have to literally step on it.TheFallen said:
I'm disappointed. No one has mentioned the absolutely worst part of this game.
When Batman raises his arm to protect himself from an explosion,
he doesn't raise his cape.
WTF.
Freaking game was almost good, too.
Seriously, I love this game. So good. Gah. Shoulda sent a poet.
Why wouldn't an open world Gotham work? Just streamline the art style, maybe cel shade it. Make the buildings fun to climb around, and make the zipline such that you can patrol easily. Can't you see yourself stopping thugs from mugging some woman and whatnot?
And by the same token, co-op Arkham Asylum-style gameplay could work. It just takes a bit of imagination.
When Batman raises his arm to protect himself from an explosion,
the one that kills Young, if I recall correctly,
WTF.
Freaking game was almost good, too.
The incredible windowpane takedowns in the gargoyle room from the demo totally make up for it, though.
Seriously, I love this game. So good. Gah. Shoulda sent a poet.
Why wouldn't an open world Gotham work? Just streamline the art style, maybe cel shade it. Make the buildings fun to climb around, and make the zipline such that you can patrol easily. Can't you see yourself stopping thugs from mugging some woman and whatnot?
And by the same token, co-op Arkham Asylum-style gameplay could work. It just takes a bit of imagination.
Spike Spiegel
Member
I think it'd be very easy to lose focus with an open world Gotham. Even with the puzzles and secrets, Arkham Asylum is very focused and story driven, and that would probably get lost in an open-world game where you're constantly being diverted from the main storyline to pounce on some common street thugs or a random purse-snatcher.jdogmoney said:
Spider-Man games suffer for the same reason, a lack of focus.
FunnyBunny
Member
I do not want an open world Gotham. That said, the idea of gliding in between buildings,
, makes me giddy like a school girl.
Rocksteady delayed Arkham Asylum for a couple months to add extra polish. If Eidos allows it to take time and do a sequel the right way, we'll see something special.
BTW, are the Scarecrow/Crime Alley maps ever coming as DLC?
similar to leaving the Batcave the second time and gliding between rock pillars
Rocksteady delayed Arkham Asylum for a couple months to add extra polish. If Eidos allows it to take time and do a sequel the right way, we'll see something special.
BTW, are the Scarecrow/Crime Alley maps ever coming as DLC?
SpeedingUptoStop
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I imagine the sequel will be another closed in environment like this one, like the Batcave or something.
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Bingo.vazel said:
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Deleted member 17706
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4 more days until the Steam release!! I have listened to so many podcasts recently with people praising the game and the wait is becoming very difficult. I think I've played through the demo like 10 times now... 
H.Cornerstone
Member
Amazon sent me the PC version a day early... only problem is I can't get it to work with stupid windows live...
Ensign Ricky
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Wrote my review of this yesterday, can be found here if anyone has 5 minutes to spare http://videogamesatemybaby.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/batman-arkhamasylum/
Sorry if this is deemed spam
Sorry if this is deemed spam
There was a 2-issue story in Detective Comics where a bad guy take over the Wayne Enterprises building. The story made good use of Bruce Wayne leading the hostages through the building, he then escaped in some commotion to become Batman. It would be neat to play as Wayne.jrricky said:
BeautifulMemory
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vazel said:
Hell even if they re-enact the Dark Knight Wayne Enterprise invasion scene that would be cool enough too.
I haven't really been following this thread (or this game) and I dunno if this has been mentioned before. I just read this.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8256405.stm
:lol so funny.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8256405.stm
:lol so funny.
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Deleted member 17706
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H.Cornerstone said:
You can probably play it offline and still get achievements.
A friend of mine in the US also ordered the PC version and got it today... I'm so jealous!
SecretBonusPoint
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Really enjoying the challenges as well, although some of them are a complete waiting game. Lining up three separate explosive walls with 3 individual victims is gonna take a while :lol
As for main villain next game, has to be Ra's Al Ghul doesn't it, unless they do the Joker again. Ra's is about the only mastermind level character good enough to pull off another 'elaborate trap'. Hell Rocksteady should just follow the Metal Gear settings from now on with a split Tanker/Sea Complex game and a jungle based prequel; Bat Eater...
As for main villain next game, has to be Ra's Al Ghul doesn't it, unless they do the Joker again. Ra's is about the only mastermind level character good enough to pull off another 'elaborate trap'. Hell Rocksteady should just follow the Metal Gear settings from now on with a split Tanker/Sea Complex game and a jungle based prequel; Bat Eater...
Rather than an open world game for the sequel it should be a large enclosed outdoor area located on an island where exits are blocked, like The Narrows from Batman Begins. It's a slummy area, nice scenery, plenty of crime, and it's completely isolated from the main city by bridges.
Night_Trekker
Member
SecretBonusPoint said:
They could make you play as Robin for the second half. Brilliant! ;P
rollingstart
Banned
If you got this game free with the purchase of an Nvidia graphics card, does anyone know when it's up? I heard this week but I don't know what day.
vehn said:
There are other batgirls: Cassandra Cain, Huntress (she took up the mantle but then was forced back to Huntress by Batman), Misfit (Briefly before being Misfit), and (spoiler warning for current comics)
Stephanie Brown, as of the new series coming. Told you it was a Spoiler warning.
Betty Kane, the original Batwoman (Kathy Kane's) sidekick and niece technically was the original Batgirl, but that was pre-crisis. It was later when Barbara Gordon was developed partially for the TV Series.LiK said:errr, i said the new Batgirl. you do know there's more than one, right?
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Vilix
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Anyone got a scoop of what the DLC might be? It's most likely another challenge. However, I definately wouldn't mind play as Batman in different costumes.
Great King Bowser
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Finally playing the PC version, the wait was totally worth it.
xKilltheMx
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Thnikkaman said:
Download the demo and figure it out yourself?
darkpaladinmfc
Member
I think they're bad. I've configured my PS3 controller to work with it though (Haven't got a wired 360 controller).Thnikkaman said:
Great King Bowser
Property of Kaz Harai
360 controller on PC over here I'm afraid.
ShockingAlberto
Member
So I was thinking about this game today and I realized something about detective mode.
When Batman enters a room full of thugs, he can tell how many enemies are there and how many have guns because they're all talking loudly, in plain view, making footsteps, clicking their guns, etc. You can hear all these noises as a player, but you don't piece together what they mean. Occasionally he doesn't see enemies who are hiding in vents or whatever because he has no reason to think they're there - particularly lunatics, because they operate on a wave pattern that Batman can't decipher with his logical mind.
I've always treated detective mode as, like, a filter that shows Batman all the information he needs in a room. I don't think I conceptually realized that it was actually viewing Batman's thought processes.
This game is bloody brilliant.
When Batman enters a room full of thugs, he can tell how many enemies are there and how many have guns because they're all talking loudly, in plain view, making footsteps, clicking their guns, etc. You can hear all these noises as a player, but you don't piece together what they mean. Occasionally he doesn't see enemies who are hiding in vents or whatever because he has no reason to think they're there - particularly lunatics, because they operate on a wave pattern that Batman can't decipher with his logical mind.
I've always treated detective mode as, like, a filter that shows Batman all the information he needs in a room. I don't think I conceptually realized that it was actually viewing Batman's thought processes.
This game is bloody brilliant.
ShockingAlberto
Member
But he can't see some enemies when he can otherwise see enemies through walls all the time.Leunam said:
It is probably a combination of both, since he specifically mentions lenses sometimes.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Well, another example is some fight where you're trapped with a Titan mutant and a number of enemies behind locked doors.
If you turn on the detective mode, Batman doesn't see the Titan mutant until it hits the door trying to get through. He doesn't know of any of the thugs are there until one of the doors open and he realizes that the other door must have thugs in it, too.
If you turn on the detective mode, Batman doesn't see the Titan mutant until it hits the door trying to get through. He doesn't know of any of the thugs are there until one of the doors open and he realizes that the other door must have thugs in it, too.
ShockingAlberto
Member
I agree there are lenses, but I think it's in combination with the way Batman thinks, too.GuardianE said:
I dunno, maybe I'm just being an idealist with this, but it makes a lot of sense.